In Bed With Books

In Bed With Books

by Melissa
BooksHobbies
Season 2

Wuthering Heights

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This week, we jump into Bethany's favorite classic: Wuthering Heights. We talked about the importance of Nelly, a defense of Catherine, and the odd sense of hope the book leaves you with. As a bonus, Bethany dives a little deeper into life as a Bronte, and the 1992 movie adaptation starring Ralph Fiennes.
S2 · E23
Jan 10, 2022
1:28:47

The Cruel Prince

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Diving into our first Fae series, join Bethany and I as we discuss the creepy, yet childlike nature of these mythical creatures. Holly Black's The Cruel Prince nails the deceitful ways of the Fae and we couldn't be happier to have read it.
S2 · E22
Jan 3, 2022
1:11:58

Frankenstein

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This week we get to dive deep into Melissa's favorite - Frankenstein. Bethany and Melissa talk about themes in the book, their experiences after reading it a few times, and some of the gossip surround Mary and Percy Shelley and the birth of science fiction!
S2 · E21
Dec 27, 2021
1:18:21

Mary Wollstonecraft pt. 2, with guest co-host Taylin

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The second half of Bethany, Melissa, and Taylin's conversation about Mary Wollstonecraft's politics and lifestyle, with discussions on her Vindications and Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
S2 · E20
Dec 20, 2021
48:52

Mary Wollstonecraft pt. 1, with guest co-host Taylin

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This week, Bethany and Melissa jump into a discussion of the great 18th century mind that is Mary Wollstonecraft. The conversation would not be complete without their third, Taylin Nelson. Join the three at they discuss Wollstonecraft's philosophies and well-known publications, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Letters Written in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
S2 · E19
Dec 13, 2021
51:39

A Shadow in the Ember

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The first book in Jennifer L. Armentrout's new series, A Shadow in the Ember brings all the things we love from the Blood & Ash series; hot smut, deep political conflict, and the romantic conflict we know and love! Bethany and I take our time with this one, giving it the love it deserves.
S2 · E18
Dec 6, 2021
1:55:03

The Gothic Tradition Pt. 2

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In part two of the Gothic Episode, Melissa and Bethany delve into Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, and make connections to modern literary and cinematic uses of his themes.
S2 · E17
Nov 29, 2021
1:03:27

The Gothic Tradition Pt. 1

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In this episode, Melissa takes the lead, talking about the Gothic tradition, a few Gothic novels, and some of her favorite themes. For part one of this two-part episode, Bethany and Melissa give a small foundation for understanding the Gothic tradition and then dive into Bram Stoker's Dracula and Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Timestamps: Dracula - 24:00 Heart of Darkness - 37:30
S2 · E16
Nov 22, 2021
56:27

Rule of Wolves

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Rule of Wolves — second in the King of Scars duology by Leigh Bardugo. 🖤 The ending we’ve all been waiting for. Melissa and I dive into Hanne and Nina’s relationship in Fjerda, the politics of a Grisha war, the amazing ending battle, and the way Nikolai talks about Zoya..swoon!
S2 · E15
Nov 15, 2021
1:28:03

King of Scars

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Book one from Leigh Bardugo's latest Grishaverse installment has everything: court intrigue, sexy power dynamics, and immortal, deified witches who haven't successfully done small talk in centuries.
S2 · E14
Nov 8, 2021
1:31:51
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